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Sydney Griffin hopes to make community the center of her professional career as a psychology researcher. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: For Sydney Griffin, a passion for psychology is personal

Dec. 17, 2024

Inspired by her brother, she found new direction when returning to college.

A new study shows that students at schools with salad bars have healthier dietary intake compared with students at schools without. (Getty Images)

Salad bars in school cafeterias boost students’ dietary quality, new VCU study finds

Dec. 16, 2024

Researchers compared before-and-after photos of student lunches in a Virginia school district.

Jennifer Cousins (second from right) with her daughter, Reagan; husband, Kevin; and son, Jack. Cousins said her family has been “cheerleading me on and supporting me” while she pursues a nursing degree at VCU. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Class of 2024: For Jennifer Cousins, VCU is a family affair in the spirit of care

Dec. 16, 2024

The former teacher joined her two children on campus, pursuing a nursing degree inspired by her daughter’s medical journey.

Psychology professor Bryce D. McLeod, Ph.D., was awarded a four-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study youth mental health treatment. (Getty Images)

VCU professor Bryce McLeod receives $1.8M federal grant for research into youth mental health care

Dec. 12, 2024

The psychology researcher’s study will delve into measurement-based care and how clinicians deliver it.

The Mellon Pathways Program provides students with a solid foundation from which they can successfully study the arts and humanities at VCU. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Mellon Pathways Program supports and guides Brightpoint, Reynolds students transferring to VCU

Dec. 4, 2024

From intensive advising to on-campus meals, the partnership creates a welcoming pipeline from the community colleges to VCU’s opportunities for research, internships and more.

A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office

Nov. 11, 2024

Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.

From left: Sesha Joi Moon, Chuck Richardson, Shawn Utsey, Stephanie Rizzi and Christopher Brooks during the recent “Restoration and DEI: Where are We Now?” panel discussion at VCU. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Panelists assess historical shadows and modern perspectives on DEI and restorative justice

Oct. 22, 2024

The discussion, offered by VCU’s Project Gabriel and Common Book program, highlights personal connections and broad-based insights.

New listing of the world’s most-cited scientists includes 11 VCU faculty who rank in the top 50 of their fields

Oct. 17, 2024

The 2024 Stanford Elsevier report highlights the top 2% globally, and VCU’s broad presence reflects its expanding research portfolio.

Elections can be particularly anxiety-inducing for young people, according to a VCU expert. (Getty Images)

Got election anxiety? Here’s what to know about the causes – and how to cope

Sept. 23, 2024

VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow shares insight about change and managing emotions.

Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology, and Anita Nadal, a teaching assistant professor of Spanish, are the co-founders of El Centro, a new resource for Latine students, faculty and staff. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement

Sept. 16, 2024

The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs.

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